Do you consider yourself to be spiritually powerful? Or are you still trying to find and connect with your own inner power? Exactly what your inner power is can be debated, but I like to think of it as the spark of divinity within you. It's the part of you that is always connected to Source (no matter what name you apply to that Source), and it's the part of you that is uniquely "you." In other words, it's the ESSENCE of who you are on a spiritual level; the core of your being.

Sadly, many people today are cut off from their inner power, and most of them have no idea that they even have an inner power. If you are one of these people, you may be familiar with ongoing sensations of emptiness, disconnection, disempowerment, and loneliness - no matter how many people surround you each day.

Compare this with the way spiritually powerful people feel, and you'll quickly see the benefits of awakening to your own inner power. Spiritually powerful people are:

• Centered and balanced.

• Guided and connected.

• Confident and courageous.

• Sensitive and intuitive.

• Empathetic and compassionate.

• Focused and productive.

• In tune with their life purpose.

• Peaceful and serene.

Sounds great, doesn't it? Would you like to know how to awaken these qualities within yourself? It's easier than you think!

Here are some simple ways to start:

1) Meditation. This is a no-brainer, but it's one of the best ways to connect with your spiritual self. Meditation does not have to be a complex process - in fact, the simpler the better! The key is that it must be done regularly, preferably once or twice daily. Simply set aside 10-20 minutes to sit quietly, close your eyes, breathe deeply and slowly, and turn your attention inward. Let go of your mental chatter and just focus on the silence and peace deep within you. Detach from your outer world concerns and just BE.

You may not notice a boost in spiritual power the first few times you do this, but the longer you can stick with a meditation routine, the more impressive your results are going to be. In a matter of weeks you should be feeling much more centered and calm, and most importantly, more deeply connected to your inner power.

2) Spending time in nature. The natural world is ripe with power! Let me ask you a question. Don't be embarrassed. Have you ever hugged a tree? If not, you're really missing out on a wonderful experience. All living things emit an energy field, a "life force," - even plants! If you're sensitive enough, you can feel this energy when you get close enough. Trees have such a soothing energy field. If you did hug one and paid close enough attention, you'd probably feel a gentle wave of energy flow over you and instantly put you at ease. It almost feels like the tree is hugging you back! :-) However, you don't have to hug trees to experience the power of nature. Simply sitting or walking through a natural setting frequently will dramatically boost your spiritual power. When you shed the distractions of civilization and step into the ripe power of nature, you are able to instantly connect with your inner power.

Most importantly, begin focusing on your spiritual self every day. The more you do, the more you will find yourself awakening to a deeper quality of life that naturally boosts your inner power.